Take a Course on Parenting

Being a parent and raising another human being to be a good person and citizen, and to have a positive self-image is a daunting task in the best of circumstances.

Many of us are ill-prepared to be parents. None of us had any experience prior to our first child, and few of us have had any training. We often intuitively mimic our parents' parenting characteristics - not always a good idea!

The impact on a child of its parents is substantial and profound. The better equipped we are to raise a child, the better the chances that child will grow up with high self esteem and good values.

Understanding a few of the basics about infants, early childhood development and what to expect, go a long why toward being a calmer and better parent.